**Experienced Customer Care Manager – Delivering Exceptional Customer Experiences Across Various Products and Customer Segments**

Are you a seasoned customer care professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving business growth through customer satisfaction and retention? If so, we invite you to join blithequark as an Experienced Customer Care Manager, where you will play a critical role in shaping the future of customer care across various products and customer segments. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading provider of innovative solutions for businesses, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our team is dedicated to helping businesses thrive in a rapidly changing market, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our mission. As a Customer Care Manager at blithequark, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about customer care and committed to excellence. **Responsibilities** As an Experienced Customer Care Manager at blithequark, you will be responsible for leading, coaching, and guiding direct reports on leading practice customer service principles and practical application. Your key responsibilities will include: * **Leading and Developing the Customer Care Team**: You will lead and develop a high-performing team of customer care professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and support to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional customer experiences. * **Executing Strategic Initiatives**: You will execute on strategic initiatives as defined by the Global Head of Support and Organizational Risk, driving business growth through customer satisfaction and retention. * **Developing Team-Level Initiatives**: You will work with the Head of Global Customer Support and Organizational Risk to develop team-level initiatives that improve efficiency and optimize operations of the Customer Care department. * **Supporting the Wellness Purpose**: You will support the Wellness purpose and drive the Care team to provide exceptional customer service and optimal customer resolutions. * **Monitoring Operational Efficiency**: You will monitor operational efficiency of tools, processes, and team performance aligned to key metrics, taking necessary action to enhance and improve for better customer outcomes. * **Representing Care at a Project Level**: You will represent Care at a project level when required, offering input and insights that enhance the customer experience while ensuring the business is aware of customer risks. * **Managing Complex Customer Escalations**: You will manage complex customer escalations from a customer care perspective, working with other business units to ensure customer problems are promptly resolved. * **Driving High Customer Satisfaction**: You will drive high customer satisfaction across all Customer Care channels. **Requirements** To be successful in this role, you will need to have: * **5+ Years' Experience in a Customer Manager Role**: You will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving business growth through customer satisfaction and retention. * **Vision and Leadership Skills**: You will have the ability to delegate tasks and set clear goals, with a strong vision for the future of customer care. * **Innovation and Problem-Solving Skills**: You will be able to innovate and seek better ways to address customer pain points, with a strong ability to solve problems effectively. * **Commercial Mindset**: You will have a commercial mindset with attention to detail, driving results that meet commercial goals. * **Excellent Resource and Time Management Skills**: You will have strong resource and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * **Strong Relationship Management Skills**: You will have strong relationship management skills with core internal partners, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships. * **Ability to Learn Quickly**: You will be able to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges, with a strong ability to adapt to changing circumstances. * **Attentive and Active Listening Skills**: You will have attentive and active listening skills, with the ability to understand customer needs and concerns. * **Team Player**: You will be a team player who encourages collaboration and can solve problems effectively. **Nice-to-Haves** While not required, experience in the beauty and salon industry and familiarity with SaaS solutions and customer engagement applications would be a plus. **Benefits** As a valued member of the blithequark team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including: * **Flexibility to Work Where/How You Want**: You will have the flexibility to work where and how you want within your country of employment, with options for in-office, remote, or hybrid work arrangements. * **Continued Investment in Your Professional Development**: You will have access to continued investment in your professional development through Udemy, with opportunities to learn new skills and enhance your career. * **Robust Health and Wellness Benefits**: You will have access to robust health and wellness benefits, including an annual wellness stipend. * **401k with Up to a 4% Match**: You will have access to a 401k plan with up to a 4% match, with immediate vesting. * **Flexible and Generous Time-Off**: You will have access to flexible and generous time-off policies, with options for vacation, sick leave, and personal days. * **Employee Stock Purchase Program**: You will have access to an Employee Stock Purchase Program, with opportunities to purchase company stock at a discounted rate. * **Student Loan Repayment Program**: You will have access to a Student Loan Repayment Program, with opportunities to repay student loans through a company-sponsored program. **How to Apply** If you are a motivated and results-driven customer care professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!